English–German
“swamp” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/zʊmpf/
Example
Wir wanderten durch den Sumpf.
We hiked through the swamp.
How to say “swamp” in German
“Swamp” in German is Sumpf.
A stretch of soft, waterlogged ground with shallow pools and thick plants, difficult to cross on foot.
Example sentences with Sumpf
Die Region wurde langsam zum Sumpf wirtschaftlicher Probleme.
The region gradually became a swamp of economic problems.
Tips for using Sumpf
- Sumpf is masculine, and its plural is Sümpfe, with an umlaut in the stem vowel.